Tetanus shot

A vaccine for Tetanus that is currently in short supply. According to the CDC's June 13 FAQ, both DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, & Pertussis) and Td (Tetanus) vaccines are in a national shortage. Enough vaccines to begin routine immunization are expected in the third or fourth quarter of 2002. For those of you who work at a zoo (like me) or other place that requires the use of sharp pointy knives, this is somewhat of an inconvenience. Actually, scratch that, it is a major lose-your-job kind of inconvenience. So, here are the ways one can obtain a Tetanus shot:

1. Obtain (winkwink) a puncture wound or bite. Where I live, no matter where the wound is or how deep it is, if the ER sees it, you will get a shot, no questions asked.